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Blue Jays Will Install Dirt Infield for 2016 Season

The Toronto Blue Jays will be installing a dirt infield at the Rogers Centre for 2016, per a Wednesday report by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi

The Toronto stadium has had an artificial or a synthetic surface as its field since opening in 1989. 

AL MVP Josh Donaldson to Play Viking Warrior in History Channel Show


What do Blue Jays and Vikings have in common? Well, if you're referring to the fowl and the historical people, nothing.

But now that AL MVP Josh Donaldson is getting grimy and suiting up in armor for the History Channel's upcoming fourth season of Vikings, there is a connection!

Brad Penny to Blue Jays: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran pitcher Brad Penny to a minor league deal Thursday with an invitation to spring training, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. The team has not released the figures of the contract.

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the deal includes a player opt-out option at the end of spring training.

Ross Atkins to Be Named Blue Jays GM: Latest Contract Details and Reaction

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly hired Ross Atkins as their new general manager with hopes to make another run at the American League pennant, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle

Justin Smoak, Blue Jays Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

Facing an offseason of change and uncertainty, the Toronto Blue Jays are bringing back first baseman Justin Smoak on a one-year deal for 2016. 

According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the Blue Jays tendered Smoak a contract worth $3.9 million ahead of Wednesday's midnight deadline for teams to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players. 

J.A. Happ to Blue Jays: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

Left-hander J.A. Happ on Friday signed a three-year deal worth $36 million with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB Roster Moves

It will be Happ's second stint with the Blue Jays after he spent two-plus seasons in Toronto beginning in 2012.

Josh Donaldson Proves You Can Still Trade for an MVP in Moneyball Era

Josh Donaldson had to work just to get to the big leagues. Alex Anthopoulos really had to work to get Josh Donaldson to Toronto.

If nothing else, the story of the American League's 2015 Most Valuable Player is the story of persistence.

You can make it, even if it takes you five years to leave the minor leagues behind. You can trade for a real difference-maker, even if he's "unavailable."

Josh Donaldson Wins 2015 AL MVP: Voting Results, Comments and Reaction

The Baseball Writers' Association of America pared down the list of American League MVP candidates to Lorenzo Cain, Josh Donaldson and Mike Trout, and Donaldson secured the coveted hardware Thursday night to close out a compelling race. 

Devon Travis Injury: Updates on Blue Jays 2B's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis required surgery on the same shoulder that cost him two months of the regular season.

Continue for updates.     

Settling the Josh Donaldson vs. Mike Trout AL MVP Debate, Once and for All

There actually is a fish called a Donaldson Trout. According to a post on the website Trout Fishing Help, it's sometimes called "Super Trout."

So there you have it. A (Josh) Donaldson is a super (Mike) Trout!

I'm guessing that won't end the argument over who the American League's Most Valuable Player should be. I'm guessing this column won't end it.

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